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P497 OVV

1997 Triumph Trident

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,242 mi
Last recorded11,242 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trident24,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 OVV
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 11,242 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 11,242 miles

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 8,411 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 5,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 3,957 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 3,128 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 2,484 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2009 2,484 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 2,484 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Oct 2008 24,927 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,151 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Trident?

Based on 29,119 MOT tests across 5,167 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
546
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
5,167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 320
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 260
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 254
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 254
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 251
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P497 OVV is a 1997 Triumph Trident in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 24,820 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Trident fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P497 OVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trident typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph Trident is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P497 OVV registered?

P497 OVV is a 1997 Triumph Trident, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P497 OVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P497 OVV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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